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Jackson Sumner

Wide receiver/Defensive back
CHAMPLAIN VALLEY UNION HS
HINESBURG, VERMONT
JUNIOR
Height: 5-FOOT-9
Press Release

Peak Performance

47

Passes Caught

681

Receiving Yards

14

Receiving Touchdown

590

Rushing Yards
“Jack is as dedicated to his craft as any young man I’ve ever met. He served his team on offense, defense and special teams. He was as likely to win a battle for the ball on a pass reception as on an interception.”
Rahn Fleming
Head Coach - Champlain Valley Union coach
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Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-9, 180-pound junior wide receiver and defensive back was a force for the Redhawks (10-1) en route to a Division I state championship, amassing 1,271 all-purpose yards and 23 touchdowns. Sumner was a versatile option, catching 47 passes for 681 yards and 14 touchdowns, and also rushing for 590 yards and nine touchdowns. He was especially impactful during Champlain Valley Union’s postseason run, piling up 504 total yards and 11 touchdowns in three tournament games.

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Academic Achievement

Sumner has maintained a 3.14 GPA in the classroom. He will begin his senior year of high school this fall.

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Exemplary Character

Sumner has volunteered locally at the Charlotte Central School and is also a talented track and field athlete.